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AN EMPIRE ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY BIBLIOTHEQUE
The rectangular grey marble top above a shaped overhanging cornice and a frieze centred by a pierced vase mount, flanked by swans and scrolling fruits and flowers, the case with three adjustable shelves flanked by pilasters headed by upturned foliage, the inverted breakfront base on block feet, minor losses and replacements to moulding, the marble with restored break, one shelf cracked, one mount lacking at the base of the pilaster, with old depository label, re-mounted
38in. (97cm.) wide; 57in. (145cm.) high; 15in. (38cm.) deep
The rectangular grey marble top above a shaped overhanging cornice and a frieze centred by a pierced vase mount, flanked by swans and scrolling fruits and flowers, the case with three adjustable shelves flanked by pilasters headed by upturned foliage, the inverted breakfront base on block feet, minor losses and replacements to moulding, the marble with restored break, one shelf cracked, one mount lacking at the base of the pilaster, with old depository label, re-mounted
38in. (97cm.) wide; 57in. (145cm.) high; 15in. (38cm.) deep